DTEN Bar & Mate User Guide: (Reading Room)
DTEN Bar & Mate User Guide: (Reading Room)
DTEN Bar & Mate User Guide: Sharing Your Laptop Screen Without a Zoom Meeting
This guide explains how to share your laptop screen with the DTEN Bar & Mate **without** being in a Zoom meeting. You can connect via **HDMI cable or the Zoom app** for wireless sharing.
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1. Sharing via HDMI Cable (Wired Connection)
Steps:
1. Connect your laptop to the DTEN Bar using the HDMI cable (plug into the HDMI port next to the bottom right-hand side of the television).
2. On your laptop:
- Windows: Press Win + P and select Duplicate or Extend.
- Mac: Press Cmd + F1 (or go to System Settings > Displays and set to Mirror).
3. On your laptop:
- Select the audio output to the DTEN Bar.
- Your laptop screen will now appear on the DTEN
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2. Sharing Wirelessly via Zoom App (No Meeting Required)
Steps:
1. On the DTEN bar:
- The Zoom app will already be open on the Bar.
- A pairing code will appear on the top right of the television screen.
2. On your laptop:
- Open the Zoom desktop app (must be installed).
- Select the Home tab on the top center of the Zoom app.
- Click the Share screen button
- In the Share screen window that appears, type in the sharing key from the top right of the television screen.
- Your laptop screen will now appear on the DTEN
- Select the audio output on your computer to the DTEN Bar.
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Troubleshooting Tips
- No HDMI signal? Check cable connections and laptop display settings.
- Zoom wireless sharing fails? Ensure both devices are on the same network.
- Ensure that your Zoom app is updated
Running a Zoom Meeting & Sharing Your Laptop Screen During the Meeting
1. Starting a Zoom Meeting on DTEN Bar & Mate
Option 1: Using the DTEN Touchscreen Controller on the Wall
1. Wake up the DTEN Controller by tapping the screen.
2. On the home screen, tap the New Meeting icon.
3. Adjust camera/mic settings using the on-screen controls.
4. Start the meeting
Option 2: Join a Scheduled Meeting
1. Start a meeting from your device.
2. On the controller on the wall, click Join.
3. On the Join Meeting screen, enter the Meeting ID.
4. Click the Join button.
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2. Sharing Your Laptop Screen with DTEN Bar & Mate
Option 1: HDMI Cable (Wired Connection)
1. Connect your laptop to the DTEN using the HDMI cable located at the bottom right side of the television.
2. On the DTEN controller screen:
- Tap Share in the Zoom meeting controls.
3. On your laptop:
- Press Win + P (Windows) or Cmd + F1 (Mac) to set display mode to
Duplicate or Extend.
Option 2: Zoom App (Wireless Sharing from Laptop)
1. Join the Zoom meeting on your laptop (same meeting as the DTEN).
2. Click **"Share Screen"** in the Zoom app.
3. Select the screen/window you want to share and click **"Share."**
4. The content will appear on the DTEN screen.
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Troubleshooting Tips
- No HDMI signal? Check cable connections and laptop display settings.